Sunrisers Hyderabad Chase 229 Against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur
- SRH defeated RR by five wickets in Match 36 of IPL 2026
- Rajasthan Royals posted 228/6, led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 103
- Ishan Kishan scored 74 as SRH chased 229 in 18.3 overs
- Chase ranks among highest successful IPL run chases
- SRH extend winning streak against Rajasthan Royals
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in Match 36 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, successfully chasing 229 in 18.3 overs in one of the highest-scoring matches at the venue.
Background
The match was played in Jaipur on April 25, 2026. Rajasthan Royals, batting first, aimed to capitalize on home conditions, while Sunrisers Hyderabad entered the contest with momentum in the league standings.
High-scoring encounters in Jaipur have been relatively limited compared to other IPL venues, making totals above 220 notable in historical context.
Key Developments
Rajasthan Royals posted 228/6 in 20 overs. The innings was led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 103 off 37 balls, including 12 fours and 6 sixes. Dhruv Jurel contributed 51 off 35 balls, while Donovan Ferreira added 33 off 16 deliveries.
Sunrisers Hyderabad began the chase with early setbacks but recovered through a 132-run partnership between Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma. Kishan scored 74 off 31 balls, while Sharma added 57 off 29.
Heinrich Klaasen (29 off 24) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (36 off 18) kept the chase on track before late contributions from Aniket Verma and others ensured victory with nine balls remaining.
Data and Verification
The match scorecard confirms:
| Team | Total | Overs | Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 228/6 | 20.0 | 11.40 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 229/5 | 18.3 | 12.38 |
Top Batting Performances
| Player | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 103 (37) | 12 | 6 | 278.38 |
| Ishan Kishan | 74 (31) | 11 | 3 | 238.71 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 57 (29) | 11 | 1 | 196.55 |
Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
The chase of 229 is listed among the highest successful run chases in IPL history, with only a few totals exceeding it. It is also recorded as the highest successful chase at the Jaipur venue, surpassing previous benchmarks.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have now recorded multiple successful chases above 200 runs. Their current tally is listed among the highest in IPL history. However, these historical rankings could not be independently verified against official IPL statistical archives.
Impact and Context
The result strengthens Sunrisers Hyderabad’s position in the IPL 2026 standings, while Rajasthan Royals remain in the upper half despite the loss. The match reflects a broader trend of increasing scoring rates and successful high chases in the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have also extended their winning streak against Rajasthan Royals to six matches, equaling one of the longest head-to-head streaks recorded in IPL history.
Points Table (After Match 36)
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBKS | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | +1.333 |
| 2 | RCB | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +1.101 |
| 3 | RR | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +0.790 |
| 4 | SRH | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | +0.820 |
| 5 | CSK | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | +0.118 |
| 6 | DC | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -0.184 |
| 7 | GT | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -0.790 |
| 8 | MI | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -0.736 |
| 9 | LSG | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -1.277 |
| 10 | KKR | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | -0.879 |